The whole nature of Personal Computing has changed dramatically over the past few years especially with the onset and devlopment of different types of systems such as Netbooks, Ulta-portables and…
The Future of Personal Computing
The notion in the 1960’s that there would only ever need to be a few computers in existence, as we now know, is ridiculous! PC’s are used practically by most…
Types of Personal Computers
Desktop A Desktop computer is a version of a PC that generally as the name implies either can be placed on or near a desk. Desktop PC’s do actually come…
Benefits of Portable PCs
Greater productivity. People can work where and when required, whether at home or at remote locations. This means that often less travel is required (commuting) or where mobility is required…
Disadvantages and Potential Pitfalls of Portable PCs
Cost. Generally you pay a premium for a laptop compared to a similarly specified Desktop Theft. Because of the very nature of laptops, they can be stolen very easily Upgrades….
Five steps to successfully buying a PC
Step One Identify the needs of your organisation and/or the users. Understand your requirements – How will you and/or users be using their PC? Graphics? For example CAD/CAM Standard applications…
Points to Remember When Purchasing a PC
The following factors are important to consider when purchasing or investigating buying the most appropriate computer: Size. What is the ideal size of your laptop or PC? Specification. Make sure…
Conclusion
It’s easy to assume that purchasing a PC is a straight forward task often heavily influenced by the cost of the machine. However, it should not be the case. There…
FAQs
How do I choose which PC to buy? You need to understand what you want to use the computer for. For example, will it be used at home & general…
Glossary
USB ports USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, an industry standard for short-distance digital data communications. USB allows data to be transferred between devices. A USB port is a standard…